taliabasma's reviews
765 reviews

Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen
Did not finish book. Stopped at 8%.

Writing is a tad slow for my taste. The meet cute was cute but also eh at the same time lol

Drunk on Love by Jasmine Guillory
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.

I like Guillory overall and I know this is about a winery but like it’s superrr about a winery. I made it 14% but probably only actually read 5% bc I’m skipping so much alcohol jargon. 

As a non alcoholic drinker this book is not for me lol

The Rehearsals by Annette Christie
Did not finish book.

start wasnt for me 

Fan the Flames by Katie Ruggle

3.5

The murder mystery plot is really taking way too long to solve in a way that makes me feel like once we finally solve it. I will not be satisfied with who the killer is because it’s just required so much buildup. I am only going to be disappointed that being said, I did enjoy Book ones lead guest appearances, and this book had very solid, main female character, as well as a solid male lead. I do wish there was more explanation on why he was ever part of a gang to begin with, and his relationship with the gang more flushed out as it feels a little like , we’re supposed to believe that and he was just a part of it and it was all fine and dandy. Also, I don’t know if I missed an in book one but these new bad guys that aren’t gang members threw me off and I feel like they’re going to be the new main antagonists to cause problems but it just gave me kind of a whiplash in terms of like “there’s a new (bad guy) sheriff in town”.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent

Minor: Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Murder

The Rom-Com Agenda by Jayne Denker
Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.

MML is not the vibe for how he's acting over the breakup with the woman who isn't the FML. Half this heartbreak would have sufficed lol 

The Dating Charade by Melissa Ferguson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.

this has been on my tbr since it came out lol
the start is a bit too eh for me rn and i think after waiting a solid 5+ years to read this book only for it to be eh, is working against me continuing lol 

Frequent Fliers by Noué Kirwan
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.

Hmm not into the MMC's intro from the FMC's POV. I think there is a fine line between jerk and *jerk* and this wasn't it for me. I jumped to his POV but it was about his life and just confused me vs clearing up his behavior on the plane. 

My (Mostly) Fake Wedding: A Fake Marriage Romantic Comedy (My (Mostly) Funny Romance Series Book 2) by Penelope Bloom

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I was entertained 10000% but it was a bit unsavory how much of a man-child Chris was until the very end. 

Flirty Little Secret by Jessica Lepe
Did not finish book. Stopped at 1%.

The Good Part by Sophie Cousens
Did not finish book. Stopped at 2%.

It’s actually a very good start, but having finally read the synopsis I don’t know if I’m gonna like the ending